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Kona Grill - Denver, Denver, CO

Kona Grill - Denver

3.9
3.9
1954 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Welcome to Kona Grill Denver at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, with convenient valet parking right at our main entrance. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.



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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 67 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (720) 974-1300
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-3
  • Neighborhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Cross street
    1st Ave & Fillmore St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,954 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Denver / Colorado

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1,954 Reviews
  1. AbbyP

    Denver

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually get great service, but last evening it was super slow and we were rushed to make it to an event. The food and drinks were great!

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  2. ChrisP

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were placed in the enclosed outside region. It was freezing cold even with heaters. Our reservation was for standard indoor seating. Service was nice but very slow. Won’t be going back.

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  3. Memorial

    Denver

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was extremely poor. We had waited for about 15 minutes before anyone recognized us after being seated. Had to ask for everything, even a flatware/napkin wrap. Birthday celebration presented a $15 dining credit email. No dessert or mention of birthday. Finally received the check as it wasn't coming up on the screen to pay. No discount or anything. Food was mediocreat best and served cold.

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  4. Knut

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately our server forgot to put in my ribeye order, so we left after being seated for an hour and twenty minutes. My wife did get her sushi roll and said it was good.

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  5. TanyaO

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made an indoor reservation. Ended up outside .Everyone was wearing their jackets. Inside was not any better clients were wearing beanie’s. Food was average. Drinks took forever !! Our server had a smile but had to check constantly on the menu. It was so cold, so enjoyable

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  6. DaleR

    Denver

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good but pricey, 480.00 including tip and parking for 5 people. Small portions.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. DeniseC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's my favorite restaurant, I'm there at least 3-4 times a month!!

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  8. TimothyC

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good, the waygu tasted off the sides weee meh.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst and weird hostess. Huge but sounds like an infant with a weird lazy eye or staring problem. Definitely a woke hostess. Food was eh. Mainly cold and under mid. Server was nice and especially to disabled compared to the punk/goth hostess that was mentioned in the beginning of this review. Had a staring problem. When setting a reservation, make sure the hostess’ have read your note such as a preferred place to sit to allergens. Wouldn’t recommend this place. You would think it’d be better; considering the area, but no. I’d prefer quality Italian if spending my money on cuisine.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Rib eye steak taste like shoe leather. The chicken on the chicken salad was unbeatable. Tough as barn nails. Server was awesome. Won’t be back.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came into Denver to spend time with our adult children for Thanksgiving. We always visit Kona when we are in town - and we're super appreciative for the awesome staff on this holiday.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as good as last year’s Traditional Thanksgiving meal. Turkey was dry, out of the drink I wanted. The service was iffy. My girlfriend’s Brussel sprouts were under cooked:( Mac Cheese decent. The Asian green beans were quite good, as well as the stuffing:) The ambience was very nice 🎄 Skip the Patio Bubbles 🍹 go for the Casamigos margarita 🍸

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  13. prexiechase

    Denver

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered potstickers and Turkey dinners. Waiter brought all 3 dishes together. Turkey was dry. No one came to our table until I called restaurant on the phone. The manager came over and gave us more gravy and comped us for the potstickers. We did not enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience! Terrance was an amazing server and handled our group excellently. Food was so very yummy and I appreciate those working on the holiday for us traveling sports parents.

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  15. HOUSTONFOODIE

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for Thanksgiving day and the service and food was great. We had the meatballs and the sea bass sliders and both were delicious. The service was amazing that day as I was concerned since it was a holiday but this team did a great job!

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  16. DanG

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our Thanksgiving meal and we’re thankful for the team at Kona Grill, especially our server James. It was our 1st time and James was our Kona Grill Sherpa. His wine recommendation was great and the meal was fabulous. Everyone in our party got what they wanted because there was a wide variety of menu options - steak, seafood, sushi, etc. It was all fabulous. Cooked perfectly and delicious. The atmosphere and decor were also well done - casually elegant. Thank you Kona Grill Denver.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter made everything friendly and worth coming for

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  18. Yelli27

    Denver

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Kona Grill, but unfortunately last Saturday was not good. We waited over an hour for our food, the food wasn't great when it arrived and overall the place couldn't handle the tables (we had a reservation) so this was on the restaurant.

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  19. itswhatsfordinner

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Prices are high so we were expecting good food and great service. Food portions are fairly small (small bowl of calamari for $20+, small cup of chowder for $16….etc). Food was fine, nothing special. My friend’s steak came out very well when she asked for MW. They made her another one but it took well over 20 min. And then it was MR. The rest of us were finished and the table had been cleared already. Overall we felt the place was very lacking. Very high prices with nothing to back it up. Staff were very nice and friendly but there was clear lack of organization and process so service took a long time and it dealt chaotic. All four of us agreed we would not be returning, just too expensive for what you get.

    1 person found this helpful

  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dry friendly staff and excellent Sunday happy Hour menu with craft drinks sushi and more. With valet parking what else can you ask for?

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  21. DSMKE

    Denver

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Got there early and was able to enjoy their happy hour!

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  22. SteveW

    Central Coast

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great!! Food was good, service was fast! A tad noisy

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  23. LAFoodie

    Denver

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the KG Cheeseburger. It was good even though the chef was a little heavy handed with the salt. Our waiter,Eduardo, was awesome.

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  24. ElOh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here for Happy Hour. But yesterday it took them 20 minutes to come & take my initial drink & order, Then the server didn’t come check on me, not even for a refill, only until after I was done with my food. But he sure checked up on everyone else around me. It wasn’t even that busy.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was great, and the service was fabulous. The service is always phenomenal here. Unfortunately someone in our group got very sick after eating dinner here.

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  26. Katesreviews

    Denver

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kona was one of our favorite spots but we hadn't been there in quite some time. We decided to go on Saturday and we were all so impressed! The beautiful renovations, the service, the food, everything was spectacular. Javier was our server and he was just awesome. We had a chance to meet the managers on duty, Heather and Cayden and they were both so warm and welcoming I just can't say enough good things about our experience. We absolutely will be back!!!

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  27. MichaelS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Steak was overcooked, dry and under seasoned. Lobster Mac and cheese was inedible and consisted of nothing more than some melted shredded cheese over dry noodles. This is the 3rd or 4th trip to Kona and unfortunately will most likely be the last.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was ok. 2 out of 6 people were happy with the food. We got a $15 cheesecake to go and it was the smallest little slice I’ve seen. It didn’t even taste great. Our server was really nice and helpful. Based on the food alone, we would probably not go back.

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  29. DeniseC

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, our favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  30. DomonickI

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Happy Hour is no longer Happy. Prices on HH apps have gone up 50% and portions on others smaller since last week. Seems we will be looking for another place for Friday HH. Thanks for the memories.

    2 people found this helpful

  31. Parker

    Denver

    159 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    159 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed happy hour very much, especially the ribeye meatballs and the chicken satay. Server, Javier, was super!

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  32. TedD

    Denver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice time at the Kona Grill. Our server, Heather, was great and even brought us a celebratory dessert because we were celebrating four good friends being together for the first time in a while.

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  33. DawnW

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Prime rib and calamari were cold. It was mediocre at best. Hadn’t been in a few years, disappointed.

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  34. LiamN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our second time. First time was bad as the server was new and messed up everything and took forever. The food wasn’t bad so we gave it another shot. This time the service was good but the food was not. The one dish wasn’t even edible.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. MicheleM

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Once seated we waited about 15 minutes before anyone approached out table. The server said she had just walked in and saw us and immediately came over. She was fabulous, however, this has happened a couple of times when we have gone there. The food is still good but the prices have gone up considerably and the portion size has gone down.

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  36. Sherman

    Denver

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I expected the food to be better for the price. Just mediocre.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. Shunda

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tera, Thanks for the Aurora Hospitality!!! She knew what to recommend and also had an idea of what the food taste like. 😋

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  38. sschur

    Denver

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Ella was great even though they were understaffed. The food was excellent too. our group had tomato bisque soup, sea bass, and ribeye with sides of fried rice with pineapple that were all superb. Thank you to all the staff that contributed to a lovely evening.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait person was very nice and attentive…food quality did not meet expectations

    1 person found this helpful

  40. JasonM

    Denver

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but it took forever. Sad since it can be a great place.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Kona Grill - Denver using the Order Online button. Kona Grill - Denver also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 974-1300.

Kona Grill - Denver is rated 3.9 stars by 1954 OpenTable diners.

Kona Grill - Denver does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 67 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kona Grill - Denver

3000 E. First Avenue, Cherry Creek Mall, Denver, CO 80206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Ave & Fillmore St
  • Neighborhood
    Cherry Creek
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–6:00 pm Mon–Thu 9:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:30 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (720) 974-1300
  • Catering
    Catering available for delivery & pickup through EZ Cater at: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/kona-grill-3
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